Lallan Singh, Minister of Water Resources, claimed, “the dam broke due to release of water in full capacity. The incident has not caused any damage to the newly constructed part of the project.”

Bateshwarasthan Ganga Pump Canal Project was set up by the government under irrigation scheme at Kahalgaon in Bhagalpur, says media reports. It was constructed to collect water in the canal and facilitate farmers.

DAM COLLAPSE IN # BIHAR; day b4 inauguration; created frantic ambience. Water entering the city, penetrating many homes in low-lying areas. pic.twitter.com/yij5t0JaJk